The effervescence of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell has been minimized in an edition marked by COVID-19. On the first day of the tournament after the previous weekend, and although Mondays tend to be the days with the least number of spectators, the loneliness of Godó was noticed, without the usual crowds to order food and drink or without the hubbub which came from the village, in this edition turned into a restaurant space for guests.
One of the novelties of the tournament is Goody, the first mascot in the 68 editions that Godó has of life. Created by artist Philipp Stanton, it is a multi-colored dragon inspired by the works of Antoni Guadí: “It transmits the values of the city of Barcelona and includes the concepts of sport, health,‘ fair play ’and tennis effort. This friendly mascot will help to connect with the younger public and will allow to continue promoting the prestige of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on the international sports scene ”, they comment from the event's organization.
But on this first day, Goody has hardly had any impact, with an influx of visitors that is limited to only a thousand people. On the different courts of the Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona, covered by strict security measures by COVID-19, some tennis players have been seen training or even the director, David Ferrer, recording videos in which he explained the use of the installation and of a bubble created for tennis players and your staff.
The club's dining room, a meeting point for employees and journalists, has been replaced by some 'food trucks' at the entrance, where fewer tables have been placed than in previous editions. “This year we have not been able to accommodate all the fans who visit us, so we have increased both digital and television devices so that they can enjoy the tournament from their homes“, commented the president of the RCTB-1999, Jordi Cambra, who expects, yes, an exciting tournament, at the height of the poster.